Effects of Jaw Clenching on Gait and Mobility in Stroke

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Conditions studied: Stroke

In brief

The aim of this study is to investigate the immediate effects of jaw clenching on gait and functional mobility in patients with chronic stroke.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07612397

Run by

Bitlis Eren University

People needed

30

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Stroke occurred at least 6 months prior to enrollment.
• No cognitive or communication impairments that would interfere with participation.
• Ability to stand independently for 20 seconds or more.
• Ability to walk 10 meters independently, with or without walking aids or orthoses as needed.
• Age between 18 and 75 years.
• Lower extremity Brunnstrom stage of 4 or higher.

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of severe osteoarthritis in the lower extremities.
• Diagnosis of cancer or diabetic neuropathy.
• Presence of vestibular disorders.
• Lower extremity ulceration or amputation.
• History of vertigo.
• Alcohol consumption within the past 24 hours.
• Hemodynamic instability.
• Stroke affecting the basilar artery or cerebellum (posterior circulation stroke).
• Presence of neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
• Acute lower extremity injury within the past 6 weeks.
• History of lower extremity surgery.

Where it is running

• Bolu İzzet Baysal Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Bolu, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye)

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